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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,239.64, 22,826.44 and 7,330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,239.64, 22,826.44 and 7,330 is: 10,979.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,239.64 : 22,826.44 = 7,330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,239.64/22,826.44 = 7,330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,239.64x = 22,826.44 × 7,330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,239.64x = 167,317,805.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,317,805.20/15,239.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,979.12

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